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2024 Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach
Event Information
Thank you for registering for the 2024 Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach supporting the Fragile X Association of Australia – Sunday 18th February 2024.
Thank you Manly Wharf the presenting sponsor of the event that has supported our race for over 15 years, and Shaw and Partners Financial Services for their ongoing support of our events.
Thank you for your generous donation to Fragile X Association of Australia when entering online. We are thrilled to announce that we have raised $23,000! We would like to thank the Shaw and Partners Foundation for matching the donations.
LUCKY DOOR PRIZE – BE THERE TO WIN!
We will be giving away a Fenn Blue-Fin Surf Ski and Race One Paddle at the presentation following the race. You must be there to WIN. Courtesy of Shaw and Partners, Oceanpaddler, Fenn and Race One Surf Craft.
REGISTRATIONS
Registrations will take place on both Saturday at Oceanpaddler’s warehouse and Sunday at Blues Point Reserve as outlined below. You only need to register once on either Saturday or Sunday. By registering on Saturday you will avoid the crowds and will not have to line up on Sunday.
SATURDAY 17th FEB
- 12-4pm on Saturday at Oceanpaddler Warehouse – Unit 12, 410 Pittwater Rd, North Manly. Please do not turn up before 12 as we will not be ready.
SUNDAY 18th FEB
- 6-7am on Sunday at Blues Point Reserve, McMahons Point – the start location. Registrations will close at 7 am. Please don’t be late.
IMPORTANT INFO
- The event safety number for race day is the Oceanpaddler mobile 0422 554 965. We strongly recommend that you store this in your phone or have it on you. If you register on Saturday and then decide not to race you must text us on this number to advise.
- The event will start at Blues Point Reserve, McMahons Point.
- There is limited parking at the start. We strongly suggest you get dropped off or paddle to the start from another harbour side location.
- Please be considerate of the residents at Blues Point and keep noise to a minimum.
RACE DAY TIMINGS
- 6 – 7am – Registration – Blues Point Reserve, McMahons Point – the start location. Closes at 7am.
- 7.10am – Briefing – Please ensure you listen to the final instructions.
- 7.45am – Start – there are 4 start waves as listed below.
- Finish at Manly Wharf
- Presentations – after the race at approximately 10.00am
EVENT START TIMES (From 7.45am)
There will be four (4) start waves. The first wave will start at approx 7.45am with the following waves shortly after. This may vary so please listen at the race briefing. Please ensure you know what start wave you are in and give yourself plenty of time to get to the start line. The start line location will be detailed at the briefing.
- Wave 1: SUPs, Prone Paddleboards, Coastal Rowers and OC6 all genders
- Wave 2: All Women Single Surf Skis, OC1 all genders, Plastic craft all genders, Sea Kayak all genders
- Wave 3: All Men Single Surf Skis
- Wave 4: Double skis and OC2 all genders
Do not break the start or you will be disqualified. If you do not think you are a top contender please do not position yourself on the front line.
CUT OFF TIMES
9.00am – Cutoff time at Bradleys Head (approx 3kms from Start)
10.00am – Cutoff time at Middle Head (approx 3.5kms from Bradleys Head 6.5kms from Start)
If you do not make these cut-off times you will be asked to go ashore at the nearest safe location. We strongly advise that you take your mobile phone so you can call us to advise you have withdrawn and to call your support person to collect you.
THE COURSE
Competitors will paddle to a turning marker near Taronga Zoo and then directly to Bradleys Head.
After rounding Bradleys Head competitors must keep well clear of the channel to Middle Head. This means keeping all Green Channel markers in this area on your right-hand side.
From Middle Head you take a course towards Dobryod and must keep the Black and yellow buoy located east off Dobroyd Head on your right-hand side (pass on the left of it).
Please follow the directions of safety and official boats at all times.
Important – OC1 and OC2 paddlers
For OC1 and OC2 paddlers it may be worth having a handler at the race finish to assist in getting your craft up the beach. Our handlers will be moving craft quickly and given the difficulty in handling these craft, we would not want to risk damage.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
- Lifejacket – All competitors must wear an approved minimum Level 50 Lifejacket. Your lifejacket must be HI-VIS or brightly coloured for visibility. No black or dull colour lifejackets will be permitted. An approved Level 50S Lifejacket can only be worn with a Hi-Vis shirt over the top. (Prone Paddleboard competitors only are permitted to wear an approved Level 100/150 Inflatable bum bag Lifejacket)
- Safety Leash – These are required by competitors to maintain contact with their craft, which can be particularly difficult during high winds, or if someone should fall from their craft. (Coastal rowers and sea kayaks are exempt).
- Electronic Timing Chip – Provided at registration
- Mobile Phone highly recommended – In case you pull out and need to call the race officials to be withdrawn from the event (call the event number 0422 554 965)
PULL OUTS – You must text 0422 554 965 if you pull out.
If you pull out of the event after the start or are withdrawn from the event you will be asked to paddle to the nearest safe exit point. We will take your race number (timing number) and relay it back to the finish. You are also advised to call us to let us know you have withdrawn from the race.
If you register and collect your timing chip on Saturday then decide not to race you must send a text to the event number 0422 554 965.
If you pull out before the finish you must also text 0422 554 965.
We strongly suggest you take with you a mobile phone with our numbers so you can call us if you pull out and call someone to pick you up.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentations will take place at Manly Wharf from approximately 10.00am.
Good luck to all competitors.
PHOTOS
Photos from the event will be available shortly after the race via https://www.bossfotos.com/oceanpaddler
